Erie County and Clarence Town property record for 4878 Kraus Rd, Clarence, NY 14031
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,639 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.53 acres (23,087 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $123,000 (Mar 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $6,904 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Line of Credit Jul 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 143200 71.12-1-9 |
| Primary APN | 143200 71.12-1-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,639 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,599 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Basement Area | 312 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 312 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 23,087 sqft (0.53 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 287 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 676 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 195 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 020-0082155 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 4878 KRAUS RD |
| City | CLARENCE |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14031-1508 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1044' N OF N/LINE MAIN ST SEC 6 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | CLARENCE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 14703 |
4878 Kraus Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 2010.
Source: Erie County and Clarence Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4878 KRAUS RD, CLARENCE, NY 14031-1508 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit STATE EMPLOYEES FCU |
| Jul 8, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage SEFCU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 30, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 30, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 31, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 10929 / 8868 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 22, 2010 |
| Transfer Doc | 0111948500 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 4878 KRAUS RD, CLARENCE, NY 14031-1508 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 11, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4878 KRAUS RD, CLARENCE, NY 14031-1508 |
| Document Number | 0140554251 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 8, 2022 |
| Book Page | 14055/4251 |
| Instrument | 2022110521 |
| Name | STATE EMPLOYEES FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | ALBANY, NY 12206 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jun 7, 2037 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 4878 KRAUS RD, CLARENCE, NY 14031-1508 |
| Document Number | 0139477150 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 8, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 12, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4878 KRAUS RD CLARENCE NY 140311508, CLARENCE, NY 14031-1508 |
| Document Number | 0139477150 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 20, 2020 |
| Book Page | 013947/007150 |
| Name | SEFCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | ALBANY, NY 12206 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 19, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 4878 Kraus Rd was $6,904 with a homeowner's exemption, up 162.8% from the year before.
Source: Erie County and Clarence Town assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| County Subdivision | Clarence Town |
| Unified School District | Clarence Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,904.00 (+162.81%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $2,627.00 (-59.64%) | $429,000 (-) Land $56,500 Building $372,500 | $429,000 (-) Land $56,500 Building $372,500 |
| 2024 | $6,509.00 Homeowner's exemption | $429,000 (+47.93%) Land $56,500 Building $372,500 | $429,000 (+18.34%) Land $56,500 Building $372,500 |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption | $290,000 Land $56,500 Building $233,500 | $362,500 Land $70,625 Building $291,875 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4878 Kraus Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 4878 Kraus Rd is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 54% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | ECWA DIRECT public/private · serves 313,380 people · EPA ID NY1400443 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 135 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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